Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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